Tag Archives: Omaha

Concert Review: Drive-By Truckers / Lucero in Omaha 9/16/14

A heavyweight bill was a can’t miss. With two of the most consistant bands that you will see take the stage pairing together there was no doubt that the Slowdown in Omaha was the place to be for the Drive-By … Continue reading

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Album at a glance: See Through Dresses – See Through Dresses

In the vein of The Cure, Joy Division and Interpol, Omaha’s See Through Dresses debut album is a stellar showcase of how a dated sound can still be productive. Having male and female lead vocalists help to make this record … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Say Hi / Big Scary at The Slowdown in Omaha, NE 4/18/14

It is difficult for an established artist to surprise their own fanbase at a live show. Seattle’s Say Hi hasn’t toured for about three years and their fans have been eager to see them with a new record and on the … Continue reading

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Concert Review: William Elliott Whitmore at The Waiting Room, Omaha, Nebraska 4/12/14

The reason William Elliott Whitmore’s music is so endearing is because it is so honest and humbled. There are no launched comparisons or metaphors that are too difficult to wade through, just straight up, blue collar life. It is a very … Continue reading

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Album at a glance – Hector Anchondo – Kickin’ Up Dust

Hector Anchondo throws a variety of blues moves at you with his debut EP Kickin Up Dust. There are the self-indulgent guitar solos of “The World Still Turns” complete with its slow blues burn and in contrast the Chili Pepper funk … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Local H in Omaha, NE at The Waiting Room 9/19/12

Concert Review: Local H in Omaha, NE at The Waiting Room 9/19/12 Each band has a unique audience, sure a wide range of people go to their shows but you can easily stereotype an audience. Local H’s audience tend to … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Old 97’s / Those Darlins / Rhett Miller in Omaha, NE 9/11/12

The Old 97’s may be the best live band in the world. Their consistency and enthusiasm is unparalleled among modern bands. Rhett Miller is one of the most charismatic and lively frontmen you will ever see. For their Too Far To Care 15 year … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Nada Surf in Omaha, NE 3/30/12

Nada Surf is a band that is much better than their image. They have the fortune of having a “hit” song in the 90’s and the misfortune of always being associated with that song. That song, “Popular” is nothing like … Continue reading

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250 Word Album Review: Millions Of Boys – Competing For Your Love

  Millions Of Boys is a three piece power punk band from the Midwest with a very coastal sound. They sound as if they could be part of a thriving scene of California indie bands. Their coastal sound is brewed … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Drive-By Truckers / Those Darlins in Omaha, NE, 10-26-11

Concert Review: Drive-By Truckers / Those Darlins at the Slowdown in Omaha, NE, October 26, 2011. The Drive-By Truckers are a sure thing. There is no doubt they will deliver a good show every time you go to see them. … Continue reading

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